Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   Marcus Bros Flannel? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/marcus-bros-flannel-t230653.html)

Neesie 09-20-2013 06:07 AM

Marcus Bros Flannel?
 
Has anyone used Marcus Bros flannel? I'm considering it for a quilt backing . . . but don't want to end up with something thin and/or pilling. Opinions? Thanks!

Annaquilts 09-20-2013 06:15 AM

Our Walmart and a LQS used to have it and I really liked it.

Neesie 09-20-2013 06:18 AM


Originally Posted by Annaquilts (Post 6304461)
Our Walmart and a LQS used to have it and I really liked it.

Thanks, Anna! That's just what I was hoping to hear! I found some online and about to grab it! :thumbup:

abbieb 09-20-2013 06:50 AM

I just bought some for the first time a few days ago! I'm definitely no flannel expert but I thought it washed up nicely, with no pilling and not much shrinkage.

This is what I got: http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...1#.UjxgEn_t7ac

Neesie 09-20-2013 07:34 AM

1 Attachment(s)

Originally Posted by abbieb (Post 6304532)
I just bought some for the first time a few days ago! I'm definitely no flannel expert but I thought it washed up nicely, with no pilling and not much shrinkage.

This is what I got: http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...1#.UjxgEn_t7ac

Thanks! I found (and ordered) some from Thousands of Bolts, for $3.79 a yard (Sale section)!!! There were only 4 yards left, so I bought it all and figure it'll make a nice sofa quilt back. Here's a picture of it. Pretty, huh? :)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]437039[/ATTACH]

I LOVE TOB's sales section!!! :thumbup:

Neesie 09-20-2013 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by abbieb (Post 6304532)
I just bought some for the first time a few days ago! I'm definitely no flannel expert but I thought it washed up nicely, with no pilling and not much shrinkage.

This is what I got: http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin...1#.UjxgEn_t7ac

Pretty! What are you planning to do with yours? It looks so soft and cozy! :thumbup:

abbieb 09-20-2013 10:36 AM

Ooh, you got a GREAT deal! I'm jealous :p I'm using it for the back of a cross-stitch baby quilt. I was excited to find something that matched so well, but it was a little painful to pay $11.50 a yard.

Neesie 09-20-2013 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by abbieb (Post 6304845)
Ooh, you got a GREAT deal! I'm jealous :p I'm using it for the back of a cross-stitch baby quilt. I was excited to find something that matched so well, but it was a little painful to pay $11.50 a yard.

YIKES!!! You really need to check out Thousandsofbolts.com! There are some fantastic deals there! Even the non-sale fabric is a bargain! The only downside is they have limited quantities and apparently when it's gone, it's gone. If you find something you really love, it's wise to go ahead and grab it . . . before someone else does. :thumbup:

I have learned to go with the brands I know, though. My first order included an unfamiliar brand (to me - SPX Fabrics ) and I was really disappointed in it. Luckily, I only bought one yard and it was less than $5, so it wasn't too painful a lesson.

AngeliaNR 09-20-2013 02:25 PM

It IS pretty! I bought 10 yards of it a few weeks ago from fabric.com. :) Same sale price. It washes up really well, too.


Originally Posted by Neesie (Post 6304599)
Thanks! I found (and ordered) some from Thousands of Bolts, for $3.79 a yard (Sale section)!!! There were only 4 yards left, so I bought it all and figure it'll make a nice sofa quilt back. Here's a picture of it. Pretty, huh? :)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]437039[/ATTACH]

I LOVE TOB's sales section!!! :thumbup:


abbieb 09-20-2013 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by Neesie (Post 6304884)
YIKES!!! You really need to check out Thousandsofbolts.com! There are some fantastic deals there! Even the non-sale fabric is a bargain! The only downside is they have limited quantities and apparently when it's gone, it's gone. If you find something you really love, it's wise to go ahead and grab it . . . before someone else does. :thumbup:

I will definitely be checking them out when I'm ready for another project! There's nothing I love better than a bargain. :)


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:46 PM.